Head, Internal Control

• PositionHead, Internal Control
• CompanyStanbic Bank Uganda
• Reference80393986A-0001
• LocationHannington Road, Kampala, Uganda
• Job TypeFull-Time, Permanent
• CategoryBanking Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryBanking / Financial Services
• DepartmentCompliance / Internal Control (Management)
• DeadlineNo closing date specified

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, serving individuals, businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions.

Stanbic Bank Uganda is the Uganda business of Standard Bank Group. This management vacancy sits within the bank’s compliance and control environment and leads the first line control agenda for the country.

Applications for Stanbic roles are handled through Standard Bank Group’s SmartRecruiters careers portal.

The Head, Internal Control leads and manages an integrated risk management and control function so the bank can pursue growth while protecting its safety, soundness and ethical standards. You will set the control strategy, lead the first line control agenda with business and enabler partners, Risk, Compliance, Legal and Internal Audit, and build strategic partnerships with the Country Senior Management Team.

You will own the annual control assurance review universe, run planned reviews and spot checks, drive root cause analysis of control failures and track remedial actions from audits, regulatory reviews and investigations to validated closure. You will also embed the non-financial risk framework, push automation and data analytics in risk monitoring, and lead a high-performing team through clear objectives, performance reviews and talent development.

• Lead the development and execution of the first line control agenda with business and enabler partners, Risk, Compliance, Legal and Internal Audit, aligned with the bank’s strategy and regulatory expectations.
• Foster strategic partnerships with the Country Senior Management Team, business lines and critical stakeholders.
• Own the development and execution of the annual control assurance review universe.
• Perform monitoring activities that give executive management assurance on the effectiveness of the control environment.
• Ensure formal planned reviews and spot checks are conducted across the bank in line with risk-based methodologies, including reports.
• Drive implementation of regulatory directives through robust processes and controls, and advance integrated risk initiatives.
• Monitor implemented risk and compliance management processes to ensure adherence to standards, policies and procedures.
• Identify inadequate processes and controls and share irregularities with Risk, Legal, Compliance and business units so processes can be modified.
• Ensure formal root cause analysis of control failures and the implementation of sustainable remedial actions.
• Monitor timely implementation of remedial actions from internal audits, regulatory reviews, IFR investigations and control reviews, including validation before closure.
• Plan and execute training initiatives that improve the control environment.
• Participate in business initiatives, forums and committees so control requirements are considered in new products, projects and policies.
• Ensure effective implementation of the non-financial risk framework: loss control, incident management, RCSA and KRIs, BCM and IRM roles.
• Present monitoring and control review reports to business and process owners and secure commitment to action plans.
• Drive automation and advanced data analytics for proactive risk identification, and embed risk appetite metrics for business units.
• Keep risk management services effective and aligned with best practice, and minimise operational losses from control failures.
• Lead and manage the control function, including performance evaluation, capability development, engagement and retention of high-potential talent.
• Set clear performance objectives and contracts for team members and monitor performance against targets.
• Develop and maintain a talent development plan that supports growth, succession and capability building.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as ACIB, CIA, CISA, CFSA, ACCA or CPA will be an added advantage.

Work Experience

• More than 10 years of progressive experience in Risk Management and business leadership, with deep expertise across the risk management spectrum.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory frameworks and governance requirements, with a track record of leading large-scale initiatives and high-performing teams.
• 1 to 2 years of people management experience.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to influence senior executives, employees, regulators and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver results within demanding timelines and high-pressure environments.

Technical Skills

• Risk evaluation: analysing insurable risk and evaluating risk management effectiveness.
• Risk response: risk identification and risk response strategy.
• Compliance: compliance risk reporting.

Soft Skills

• Strategy: developing strategies and making decisions.
• Expertise: developing expertise and upholding standards.
• Conflict resolution: resolving conflict across stakeholders.

The role is listed as full-time and permanent. Other benefits are not stated in the advert.

• Lead the first line control function at one of Uganda’s largest banks.
• Work directly with the Country Senior Management Team and regulators.
• Shape how automation and data analytics are used in risk monitoring.
• Build and lead a high-performing control team.
• Broad exposure across Risk, Compliance, Legal and Internal Audit.
• A permanent management role within Standard Bank Group.

Apply online through Standard Bank Group’s careers portal: Head, Internal Control. No closing date is specified in the advert, so apply as soon as possible.

• Apply early: no closing date is stated, so the role can close at any time.
• Lead your CV with risk and control leadership roles and years in each.
• Quantify impact, such as loss reductions, audit findings closed or reviews delivered.
• Show regulator-facing experience, for example Bank of Uganda inspections.
• Mention ACIB, CIA, CISA, CFSA, ACCA or CPA if you hold one.
• Give examples of teams you built and how you developed talent.